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January 20, 2021

January 20, 2021, was a Wednesday. It was 3 years, 10 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on January 20, 2021:

  • The video game "Hitman 3" is released.
  • Steve Bannon, Kodak Black and Lil Wayne are pardoned by President Trump during his last full day in office.
  • Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 20, 2021:

  • United States: "Mood" by 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
  • United Kingdom: "Sweet Melody" by Little Mix

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 20, 2021

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Mood - 24kGoldn Featuring iann dior
  • Positions - Ariana Grande
  • Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
  • Holy - Justin Bieber Featuring Chance The Rapper
  • Go Crazy - Chris Brown & Young Thug
Play the top songs from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.
The Marksman

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Marksman".

Facts

This date was 1,418 days ago. Approximately 47 months have passed. It was the 20th day of 2021, in week 03. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 16 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 20, 2021

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The holiday season of 2020 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas In America, the song "Mood" by 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sweet Melody" by Little Mix is the number-one song in the UK. Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie The Marksman is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Larry King, Dustin Diamond, Rush Limbaugh, and Paul Ritter would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", "This Is Us", and "You".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: Warzone", "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", "Ghost of Tsushima", and "Hitman 3". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Raven's Home", "It's Pony", "Danger Force", and "Baby Shark's Big Show!". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 20, 2021, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 20, 2021 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 20, 2021.

  • 2021 in music.

    2021 in music

    The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
  • CODA.

    CODA

    The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
  • 2021 in movies.

    2021 in movies

    Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
  • Elon Musk.

    Elon Musk

    Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 20, 2021.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 20, 2021.

  • December 21, 2020:
    • The SEC initiates legal proceedings against Ripple Labs (XRP) for allegedly selling unregistered securities.
    • Israel begins its COVID-19 vaccination programme.
  • December 22, 2020:
    • It is announced that YouTube star Jake Paul will be fighting MMA fighter Ben Askren in a boxing match.
    • "Meaningful Christmas": The Irish government announces that the country will be returning to a Level 5 lockdown after Christmas.
  • December 24, 2020: It is announced that the EU and the UK have reached a Brexit deal.
  • December 25, 2020:
    • Playboi Carti releases his album "Whole Lotta Red".
    • The western drama film "News of the World", starring Tom Hanks, is released.
  • December 26, 2020: WWE wrestler Brodie Lee dies at the age of 41.
  • December 28, 2020: Coinbase delists the cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) following the SEC's decision to initiate legal proceedings against Ripple Labs.
  • December 30, 2020:
    • Serial killer Samuel Little dies in prison at the age of 80.
    • The final season of Vikings is released.
  • January 4, 2021: Actress Tanya Roberts dies from sepsis at the age of 71.
  • January 5, 2021:
    • It is announced that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce.
    • Rapper Dr. Dre suffers from a brain aneurysm.
  • January 6, 2021: Four people are left dead after Trump supporters storm Capitol Hill.
  • January 8, 2021:
    • US President Donald Trump is permanently suspended from Twitter.
    • Olivia Rodrigo releases her single "Drivers License".
    • Ireland records a record 8,227 cases of Covid-19.
  • January 13, 2021: US President Donald Trump is impeached for the second time.
  • January 14, 2021: It is revealed that actor Dustin Diamond, who played Screech in "Saved by the Bell", is battling cancer.
  • January 16, 2021: American record producer Phil Spector dies from complications of Covid-19.
  • January 18, 2021: ESPN report that New York Mets General Manager Jared Porter sent over 60 unsolicited text messages to a female journalist.
  • January 19, 2021:
    • New York Mets General Manager Jared Porter is fired following revelations that he sent unsolicited text messages to a female journalist.
    • Billionaire Elon Musk puts the hashtag #Bitcoin in his Twitter bio.
  • This date: January 20, 2021
  • January 22, 2021: "The Only Way Is Essex" star Mick Norcross is found dead at his home at the age of 57.
  • January 23, 2021: US talk show host Larry King passes away at the age of 87.
  • January 24, 2021: Dustin Poirier defeats Conor McGregor at UFC 257.
  • January 25, 2021:
    • US President Joe Biden overturns Trump's ban on transgender US troops.
    • Soccer: Chelsea sack manager Frank Lampard.
    • Celebrity gossip websites report that Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker are dating.
  • January 26, 2021:
    • Soccer: Thomas Tuchel becomes the new manager of Chelsea.
    • The price of GameStop stock rises 92.7% due a short squeeze.
  • January 28, 2021:
    • Investment app Robinhood suspends trading on GameStop stock.
    • The price of cryptocurrency "Dogecoin" reaches $0.07.
  • January 30, 2021: Scottish musician Sophie Xeon dies from a fall at the age of 34.
  • February 1, 2021:
    • Actor Dustin Diamond, who played Screech in "Saved by the Bell", dies from cancer at the age of 44.
    • The Burmese military seizes power in Myanmar.
    • Industrial metal singer Marilyn Manson denies accusations of sexual, emotional and physical abuse.
  • February 2, 2021:
    • Jeff Bezos announces that he will be stepping down as the CEO of Amazon.
    • The price of GameStop stock plunges by more than 50% following a short squeeze.
    • Revolut temporarily bans trading in GameStop and AMC stocks.
  • February 4, 2021: US representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is thrown off two committees after being accused of spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
  • February 5, 2021:
    • Read the standing orders: Video clips from a heated zoom meeting at the Handforth Parish Council go viral on the Internet.
    • The documentary "Framing Britney Spears" is released.
    • 20-year-old YouTuber Timothy Wilks is shot dead while filming a robbery prank video.
    • The Weeknd releases his greatest hits album "The Highlights".
  • February 7, 2021: Super Bowl LV: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs by 31-9.
  • February 8, 2021: The price of Bitcoin hits a new all-time high after Tesla discloses that it has purchased $1.5 billion worth.
  • February 10, 2021: The documentary "Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel" is released on Netflix.
  • February 11, 2021: Bam Margera posts a series of Instagram videos indicating that he has broken his sobriety and that he has been fired from the filming of Jackass 4.
  • February 12, 2021: Justin Timberlake apologizes following backlash after the airing of the documentary "Framing Britney Spears".
  • February 13, 2021: Former US president Donald Trump is acquitted of incitement to insurrection at his second impeachment trial.
  • February 14, 2021:
    • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce they are expecting a second baby.
    • Winter Storm Uri drops large amounts of snow across Texas and Oklahoma.
  • February 16, 2021: Bitcoin reaches $50,000 for the first time.
  • February 17, 2021: American radio personality Rush Limbaugh passes away from cancer at the age of 70.
  • February 19, 2021:
    • Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West after seven years of marriage.
    • The film Nomadland is released.
    • The LA County Sheriff's Department confirms that they are investigating singer Marilyn Manson due to allegations of domestic violence.
Television shows

TV series on January 20, 2021

People in January 2021 were watching the following TV series:

Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Emily in Paris
Emily in Paris
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso
The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on January 20, 2021

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2021:

Baby Shark's Big Show!
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony
It's Pony
The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2021

Toys and games that were popular in 2021:

The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2021.

Hitman 3 2021
Hitman 3
Cyberpunk 2077 2020
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
FIFA 21 2020
FIFA 21
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 2020
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Among Us 2020
Among Us
Ghost of Tsushima 2020
Ghost of Tsushima
The Last of Us Part II 2020
The Last of Us Part II
Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Resident Evil 3 (Remake) 2020
Resident Evil 3 (Remake)
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 20.

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Financier Deceased
Born on January 20, 1953
He was not alive on this date.

Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Talkshow host
Born on January 20, 1956
He turned 65 on this day in 2021.

James Denton

James Denton

Actor
Born on January 20, 1963
He turned 58 on this day in 2021.

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Actor
Born on January 20, 1966
He turned 55 on this day in 2021.

Nicky Wire

Nicky Wire

Manic Street Preachers
Born on January 20, 1969
He turned 52 on this day in 2021.

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow

Singer
Born on January 20, 1971
He turned 50 on this day in 2021.

Evan Peters

Evan Peters

Actor
Born on January 20, 1987
He turned 34 on this day in 2021.

Blueface

Blueface

Rapper
Born on January 20, 1997
He turned 24 on this day in 2021.

USA

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on January 20, 2021.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 20, 2021 was most likely conceived around April 29, 2020.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 20, 2021 is close to October 13, 2021.

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Stats for January 20, 2021

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 20, 2021:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 202 weeks have passed.
  • 122,515,200 seconds have passed since January 20, 2021.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 142,934,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 63,217,843,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 20,419,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 10,536,307 steps. That's roughly 4,683 miles.
  • 1,470,182 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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